DIMAPUR — A total of 60 NCC cadets from schools and colleges in Mokokchung were given an opportunity to practice rifle shooting skills with 0.22 sporting rifles on Friday at CRPF Range, Mokokchung.
The event was organised as part of the ‘weapons training’ curriculum in which theory and dry practices were taught in the institutions under the guidance of the associate NCC officers (ANO) and the permanent instructor staff (PI Staff) of 25 Naga Battalion NCC.
A defence release stated that the actual shooting with live ammunition (practical) is periodically organised in the shooting range with experts guiding the cadets about the nuances of shooting. It added that both boys and girls have showed immense interest in learning the unique skill.
Speaking to the NCC cadets, Col CST Swamy, commanding officer of 25 Naga Battalion NCC, said that all round development by way of instilling discipline, co-habitation in camps, physical fitness, public speaking skills and cultural activities are being imparted to the cadets to make them successful and patriotic citizens of the country.
Apart from this, he stated that NCC grooms the cadets to successfully crack the entrance exams and interviews of uniformed services, especially in the army as officers and Agniveers. He added that both the central and state governments award extra weightage to NCC cadets in their entrance exams. He further stated that NCC training is a stepping stone for students, who aspire to take up well paid jobs in the government.
The arrangements for the shooting practice was made by a team from 25 Naga Battalion NCC headed by Lt. Col. Siddharth Upadhyay and first officer, Temjen.
The firing range was made available by 173 Battalion CRPF, while the technical and medical support was provided by the 12 Assam Rifles.
Meanwhile, the commanding officer has expressed gratitude to commandants of 12 Assam Rifles and 173 Battalion CRPF for the support.
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